A Sunday in Luzern and Basel

So life is, in measures, what you make of it.  Sunday morning found me heading to Basel from Luzern.  But, I suspect on some subconscious level, I was really looking for something beyond watches.  I stopped in the early morning to take this -

Swans in Luzern

And I hurried off to catch my train to Basel.  And as I got off the train I was informed by several people that I should take the tram instead of walking.  Now something you need to know about me - I LOVE trams!  But, born in Ohio - I refuse to avoid walking when it is possible.  But alas, I missed a few turns, got turned around, and all seemed lost.  But then, I looked at my Ochs und Junior Tinta Tintin and thought what Herge's character would have done... kept his head - Tintin would not have been punked! He would have taken a moment, asked directions, and made his way.

And so I enjoyed a half hour actually wandering the streets of Basel, somewhat misplaced - not quite lost

I stopped at a gas station and got some directions.  So I wandered - and I reveled!  And I found some new friends.  I had forgotten what it was that I loved about Switzerland.  And I thank, really thank my poor sense of direction for reminding me of this.  A wonderful place with surprises around every corner!

So I thank you Luzern, Basel - and in fact - thank you Switzerland for reminding you
about what makes you so special!
                
So after a day of meeting with the watchmaking elite, I was winding my way back to the train station and ran into this -

I had arrived early in the morning to see several bands of "pipers" and drummers lining up.  I had no real idea what it was all in aid of.  And when I was "released" from the halls at 5:00 - much more was clear to me.  It was a festival!  I sincerely hope that you watch fans can forgive me for the non-watch content.  But I must say - merci and thank you!  Thank you for reminding me of what is truly wonderful about your beautiful country, thank you for welcoming me.

Thank you